Diabetes or high blood sugar
1. What is diabetes or high blood sugar?
Pancreas is an organ or part of our body. Pancreas
gives out ‘insulin’.
Insulin removes the sugar in the blood. When there is
little or no
insulin then the sugar in the blood rises. See the
picture below
Why did I get ‘Diabetes’ or high blood sugar?
You have a high chance of high blood sugar if
*If you are over weight.
*If you are not active
*If your parents, brothers or sisters have high blood
sugar.
*If you are African American or Hispanic or Asian.
*If you had high blood sugar during your pregnancy.
*If you have high blood pressure.
*If you have high cholesterol.
Why is high blood sugar bad?
High blood sugar is bad because it harms our body.
High blood sugar
is the cause of
*Kidney disease
*Heart attack.
*Stroke
*Blindness
*Leg ulcers
*Harm to the nerves.
What do I need to do to control my blood
sugar?
*Eat low sugar diet.
*Exercise daily.
*Reduce your weight.
*Stop smoking.
*Try to relax.
*Check your blood sugar at home regularly.
*Take your medications regularly for high blood
sugar.
How can I prevent high blood sugar from
harming my body?
*Lower your blood sugar.
*Lower your blood pressure.
*Lower your blood cholesterol.
*Check your feet daily for cuts, redness or swelling.
Quickly see your
doctor if you find any cuts, redness or swelling.
*Always wear shoes or slippers.
*See an eye doctor regularly
*Make sure that your kidneys are working properly.
Your
doctor must order blood and urine test to check your
kidneys
at least once a year.